Port Blair, Aug 2: Due to Administrative reasons the sailing programme of the vessel Nalanda to Little Andaman on 05.08.2023 at 2100 Hrs from Port Blair and her return voyage to Port Blair on 06.08.2023 at 0800 Hrs from Little Andaman has been cancelled.

Port Blair, Aug 2: Thunderstorms, lightning & gusty wind (speed 30-40 kmph) is likely occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Aug.3.  Due to strong monsoon current, wind speed exceeding 45 kmph is likely to prevail over Andaman Sea and neighborhood. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea till Aug.3.

Chennai, Aug 1:  Christopher W. Hodges assumed the post of Consul General of the United States of America in Chennai on Monday, July 31, 2023.

On his arrival, Consul General Hodges said, “I’m honored to represent the United States in southern India at such an exciting time in the U.S.-India relationship.  Our work reflects the local and regional dynamism that enhances our broader bilateral partnership, including our rich commercial and educational ties and the exciting work our two countries are doing together on space cooperation.  I’m also proud to support the large U.S. citizen population in our district and consular services that strengthen our people-to-people ties.”

Port Blair, Aug 1: In context to the instant Vacancy Notice dated 11.07.2023 of the Deputy Director Education (Perl.), the Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has appraised Hon’ble Lt. Governor, Andaman & Nicobar Islands that for 160 vacant posts of Graduate Trained Teachers to be filled by Direct Recruitment, 84 posts are placed under Unreserved category, 60 (38%) posts are reserved for Other Backward Class category and 16 (10%) posts for Economic Weaker whereas for the Schedule Tribes 'NIL' vacancy is mentioned.

Port Blair, Aug 1: Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been elected to the Committee on Official Language, subject to provisions of the Official Languages Act,1963.